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January 24th 2017

Introducing… International Women in Engineering Day 2017!

Women in Engineering Day is now International!

International Women in Engineering Day is now an International awareness campaign to raise the profile of women in engineering and focus attention on the amazing career opportunities available to girls in this exciting industry. It takes place annually on the 23rd of June. It’s your day so be sure to add the date to your calendar and get involved.

In 2017 The Women’s Engineering Society will be celebrating INWED for the fourth year – and the first year that it has become truly international. The sub-theme for 2017 will be released soon.

National Women in Engineering Day was set up on 23 June 2014 by the Women’s Engineering Society (WES) to celebrate its 95th anniversary.

Since 2014 the day has focused attention on the great opportunities for women in engineering, at a time when it has never been more important to address the engineering skills shortage.

The idea behind National Women in Engineering Day is to encourage all groups (Governmental, educational, corporate, Professional Engineering Institutions, individuals and other organisations) to organise their own events in support of the day, and link them together for maximum impact through the use of the NWED logo, corresponding website, and supporting resources.